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NEW EDITION
EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES, 6TH EDITION EARL LEVY, Q.C.
This 6th Edition examines the issues that confront counsel in the examination and cross-examination of witnesses at each stage of a criminal trial. The work provides instruction on how to conduct proper examinations using actual trial techniques, extensively illustrated by transcripts featuring leading members of the criminal bar.
The author updates the laws of evidence relevant to criminal trials, voir dires and pre-trial motions, and applies them to proven techniques of oral advocacy. All-new trial extracts are used to highlight effective techniques. This edition also includes updated case law review including R. v. McNeil.
NEW IN THIS EDITION
The 6th edition contains comprehensive updates on a variety of criminal advocacy topics vital to Crown prosecutors and defence counsel, including: • Crown's continuing obligation to disclose • Lost or destroyed disclosure • Pleading guilty • The Alibi defence • Crown and defence obligations to call witnesses • Voir Dires • Prior inconsistent statements • Hostile witnesses • Character evidence • Video Statements • Privilege
ORDER # 983624-69832 $170 Hardcover approx. 950 pages May 2011 978-0-7798-3624-6
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